Finding the Third Proportional to 955,800 and 1,491,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,800 and 1,491,764 is: 2,328,269.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,800 : 1,491,764 = 1,491,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,800/1,491,764 = 1,491,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,800x = 1,491,764 × 1,491,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,800x = 2,225,359,831,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,225,359,831,696/955,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,328,269.34
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